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As Sindh seeks time for delimitation, ECP hopeful of holding LB polls in time
ECP additional secretary hopeful issue can be resolved by Wednesday. Army for sensitive polling stations.
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Pakistani films need to be shown in India: Zinda Bhaag makers
Film-makers feel if there is any country that this film transcends seamlessly in, it is India.
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Spotlight on Pakistan at South Asian Literature Festival
Queer literature, India-Pakistan relationship and other topics discussed in ongoing festival in London.
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It’s Showtime for your movie Appetite
With 8,500 views daily, Pakistan’s first cinema listing app hopes to make lives of moviegoers easier.
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Amitabh Bachchan sings Ali Zafar’s praises
Ali Zafar is on cloud nine after meeting Big B.
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Islamic economies have a lot to offer the world: Nawaz
Calls for responsible exploitation of resources, scientific progress and human resource development.
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Hoti vs Hoti: Amir Haider speaks against father's ANP bashing
Says father chose to take a personal matter and make it public.
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Back to hospital for Islamabad gunman
Court grants police request to return Sikandar to hospital; conflicting diagnoses by doctors.
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Imran Khan challenges NAB chairman's appointment in SC
PTI chief calls for declaring Qamar Zaman Chaudhry's appointment illegal.
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Off and on: Najam Sethi suspended then reinstated
Sethi tweeted that a two-member bench had granted him a stay as PCB chairman after an earlier bench had suspended him.
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Peshawar police arrest 4 suspects, seize 840kg explosives
The security officers raided a hujra on a tip-off.
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What’s next for social media?
Social media is set on the course of becoming a major component of mass communication.
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Betrayed by his own man, Baba Ladla throws down arms for now
Baba’s commanders join his rival Uzair Baloch, leaving the gangster short on trusted men.
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Firing a salvo: Azam Hoti accuses Asfandyar, Khattak of ‘selling out’ Pukhtuns
Says the leaders struck a secret deal of $35m with the US to ignore bloodshed in the province.
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Senate session: Opposition decries the way judges are appointed
Aitzaz says parliament should scrap current system and replace it with a new one.
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Kayani in China: Army chief discusses LoC, Afghanistan issues
Visit is part of ongoing consultations between the two neighbours.
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LoC flare-up: Khurshid voices disappointment at delay in DGMOs meeting
Says PM Nawaz Sharif should be given time to improve relations.
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LHC hears petition against tariff hike
Court ask joint secretary for water and power to appear on November 1.
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Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline: Islamabad runs risk of international curbs, says minister
Since Tehran is currently facing international sanctions, the joint project has been mired in challenges.
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Missing persons: Dr Malik has disappointed people, says Wasay
Says CM could have given a positive statement instead of expressing helplessness.
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Sindh Local Government Act 2013: MQM request SC to nullify the act
Says the act is unconstitutional and outdated.
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In support of missing persons: Advocacy group blames agencies
Long march reaches Mastung, protesters to walk on foot until they reach Karachi.
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Domestic work: An unprotected, 8.5 million-strong workforce
Without legal safeguards, many domestic workers undergo abuse.
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Public safety: No CNG for vehicles with defective kits from Nov 6
The CNG filling stations and transport vehicles disregarding the orders would face legal action.
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Procuring a fake degree: Top court disqualifies PML-N’s Sumaira Malik
Her sister, PTI member Ayla Malik, was also disqualified in July.
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Peace maker: 24-year-old hopes to make peace with Taliban
He plans to visit 41 seminaries on his way to North Waziristan.
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Sunday bazaars: DCO, food minister review commodity prices
DCO says it is responsibility of city government to ensure that essential commodities were available on fixed rates.
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Crime: Girl injured; house burgled
The girl was crossing road when a speeding car hit her on Kallar Syedan Road and fled.
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Theft: Car lifted
Auto-thieves stole Toyota Corolla (AXE-343) from the porch of a house in Chatta Bakhtawar.
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Dengue outbreak: Disease becoming epidemic in Rawalpindi
Allied hospitals receiving 20 to 25 fresh cases almost every day.
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Smart card project: Court restrains NADRA from awarding contract
Issues notice to bidding firms on an intra-court appeal.
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Floral arrangements: Winners of ‘Let’s create’ competition awarded
Japanese flower art also demonstrated at the event.
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Draft policy on food security: Fill policy gaps, protect the most vulnerable, say experts
Draft bill prepared by ministry is filled with gaps which need to be sorted out say speakers.
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Post-colonialism issues: Govt’s bid to change medium of instruction opposed
Say issues related to teaching and curriculum more crucial.
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Calligraphy exhibition: With bold strokes, artist pens personal narrative
Azeem Iqbal uses a variety of materials to share his love for Arabic script.
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National conference: Youth should demand services in proportion to their numbers
Speakers urge govt to invest in young people.
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Countering terrorism: Denmark reiterates support to Pakistan
Pakistan is a key player in this region and in the global fight against terrorism says Danish Ambassador Sorensen.
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Peshawar commissioner’s health: Anis suffers heart attack, but recovering
Anis was injured in an explosion at an Islamabad apartment on October 26.
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No extra-judicial step: Courts to decide Dr Shakil Afridi's fate, says Nawaz
Premier says peace being restored in Karachi.
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Local bodies election: In rush, ECP okays tentative schedule
Seeks feedback from provincial bureaucrats, other officials on whether the schedule is practical or not.
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Peace process: Fazl to spearhead talks with Taliban, says aide
PM Nawaz says he will not relent to any pressure from any country or person.
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A post-Perween OPP soldiers on, digging sewers, but can’t fill the space she left behind
The Supreme Court’s hearing of a petition on her unsolved murder is due in a fortnight.
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Currency: Rupee weakens against dollar
The rupee ended weaker at 106.58/106.63 against the dollar, compared to Friday’s close of 106.39/106.44.
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Balance sheet: Bank Al Habib wins award
At present, Bank AL Habib has a network of 408 branches & sub-branches in 115 cities.
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Collaboration: Pakistan, Spain explore trade expansion
Banegas hoped that both Spain and Pakistan could add to each other’s prosperity by strengthening trade.
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Asset declaration: ECP restores membership of 20 parliamentarians
Membership of senator Faisal Raza Abidi restored.
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Privatisation: No employee of Steel Mills to be sacked‚ Senate told
Senate has been informed that government plans to privatize only 26 % shares of Pakistan Steel Mills.
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Coke Studio Season 6, Episode 1: Trick or treat?
It is too early to say if Rohail Hyatt’s experiments in season 6 will work as a whole.
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Revisiting the death and rebirth of Pakistani cinema
Leading names in film talk about political shackles and the film industry.
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ECP to announce election schedules for Sindh on Nov 1, Punjab & Balochistan on Nov 5
ECP additional secretary Sher Afghan says they have sought proposals on appointment of DROs, ROs, AROs from provinces.